more stats
922 ft
Distance
-75 ft
Descent
00:00:43
Avg time
-75 ft
Altitude change
3,879 ft
Altitude min
3,954 ft
Altitude max
3,954 ft
Altitude start
3,878 ft
Altitude end
-8.2%
Grade
-17.4%
Grade max
-2.9%
Grade min
922 ft
Distance down
00:00:43
Avg time

Rockpile Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Nose Hill Park
    Calgary, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #241017 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #132203 in Trail Running
    • #107475 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #2,976 in Mountain Biking · Alberta [+]
    • #2,421 in Trail Running
    • #1,791 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Easier green DH single track. Not particularly hard but you can get going pretty fast. Rated blue so it’s not mistaken for a gravel path...

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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May 25, 2023 @ 7:41am
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Apr 26, 2018 @ 11:37am
Apr 26, 2018
 Rode all over the place yesterday evening. Most of the trails are dry, with the exception of a few that are in the shade/trees that still have...
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      Dave Sullivan's Nose Hill Single Track Loop
      ★ 3.0 • 17 miles • 1,836 ft • 21 • Loop •
      After riding pretty much all of Nose Hill, I would consider this one of best long loops you could do at...

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Rockpile located?
      Rockpile is located in Nose Hill Park, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Nose Hill Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.10687, -114.09487.
      ▼ How hard is Rockpile?
      Rockpile is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 8.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Rockpile?
      The trail has 75 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,879 ft to 3,954 ft.
      ▼ Is Rockpile a point to point trail?
      Rockpile is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Rockpile?
      Rockpile is 922 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Rockpile?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Rockpile. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Rockpile?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Rockpile are:
      • July (4 activities)
      • September (4 activities)
      • November (4 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Rockpile? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rockpile are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Rockpile?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Rockpile. The trail is 922 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Rockpile?
      Rockpile is a moderately popular trail. There have been 234 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 239 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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